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Marathi mandatory for taxi and auto drivers: Maharashtra minister backs rule, cites cultural respect

Updated On: 15 April, 2026 05:05 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent

Sanjay Shirsat, Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice, gave examples of other states, stating that in West Bengal people use Bengali, while in Karnataka the local language is widely used in daily life and business

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Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat said that such steps help preserve regional identity while ensuring better communication. File Pic/X

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat said that such steps help preserve regional identity while ensuring better communication. File Pic/X

Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday supported the Marathi mandatory rule for taxi and auto drivers in state, citing respect for local language and cultural respect.

According to the IANS, speaking on the issue, Shirsat said that people working in any state should learn and use the local language.

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